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Harris and rock group The Cranberries to name but
a few.
Milk cart at the cottage houses in Adare, Ireland © Patryk Kosmider Today Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city. Since
it was first established by the vikings in the 10th
Here, the Independent Soviet Republic of century, Limerick has served as a premier port of
Limerick was founded, along with its own currency Ireland opening as it does into the much travelled
and newspaper, in 1919, by workers objecting to waters of the Shannon estuary. The impressive
British rule. It is said that they applied to join the Shannon river has been a hub of Irish trade and
Soviet Union but their form was never returned. cultural life for centuries – appearing as it does on
The fledgling state was discontinued after just two some of the most ancient maps of Ireland.
weeks, but not before its would-be
commissioners achieved worldwide publicity! Limerick has a rich cultural life with much of
Limerick has a variety of festivals featuring the historical interest for you to explore. Don’t miss
best in Irish Music, Theatre, Art and Dance. Check King John’s Castle in the heart of medieval
out the latest events throughout the county with Limerick, that brings to life over 800 years of
the Limerick “Whazon” Guide. Limerick people are dramatic local history. Visit the Hunt Museum to
known to be warm , witty and welcoming. Here see one of Irelands finest collections of art and
is the birthplace of Sir Terry Wogan, author Frank antiquities dating from the Neolithic period right
McCourt, Bill Whelan of Riverdance, actor Richard up to the 20th century. There are paintings in this
Private collection on view from world renowned
artists including Renoir, Picasso and Yeats. This is
a must see for visitors to Limerick. Every year the
famous Eva art festival takes place in Limerick
featuring installations and public art pieces as well
as a vibrant array of exhibitions throughout the
town.
Adare Manor house in Adare, Co. Limerick © Pajda83
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a few.
Milk cart at the cottage houses in Adare, Ireland © Patryk Kosmider Today Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city. Since
it was first established by the vikings in the 10th
Here, the Independent Soviet Republic of century, Limerick has served as a premier port of
Limerick was founded, along with its own currency Ireland opening as it does into the much travelled
and newspaper, in 1919, by workers objecting to waters of the Shannon estuary. The impressive
British rule. It is said that they applied to join the Shannon river has been a hub of Irish trade and
Soviet Union but their form was never returned. cultural life for centuries – appearing as it does on
The fledgling state was discontinued after just two some of the most ancient maps of Ireland.
weeks, but not before its would-be
commissioners achieved worldwide publicity! Limerick has a rich cultural life with much of
Limerick has a variety of festivals featuring the historical interest for you to explore. Don’t miss
best in Irish Music, Theatre, Art and Dance. Check King John’s Castle in the heart of medieval
out the latest events throughout the county with Limerick, that brings to life over 800 years of
the Limerick “Whazon” Guide. Limerick people are dramatic local history. Visit the Hunt Museum to
known to be warm , witty and welcoming. Here see one of Irelands finest collections of art and
is the birthplace of Sir Terry Wogan, author Frank antiquities dating from the Neolithic period right
McCourt, Bill Whelan of Riverdance, actor Richard up to the 20th century. There are paintings in this
Private collection on view from world renowned
artists including Renoir, Picasso and Yeats. This is
a must see for visitors to Limerick. Every year the
famous Eva art festival takes place in Limerick
featuring installations and public art pieces as well
as a vibrant array of exhibitions throughout the
town.
Adare Manor house in Adare, Co. Limerick © Pajda83
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